Which of the Following Is True of Nicotine

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of nicotine?

• A) it is the constituent of tobacco that has the most immediate pharmacological action
• B) it is about as toxic as cyanide
• C) when tobacco is burned, the smoke has a small portion of nicotine
• D) all of these

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